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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,788.70, 541,377.45 and 150,447.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,788.70, 541,377.45 and 150,447.90 is: 225,752.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,788.70 : 541,377.45 = 150,447.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,788.70/541,377.45 = 150,447.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,788.70x = 541,377.45 × 150,447.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,788.70x = 81,449,100,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,449,100,459.86/360,788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,752.91

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